1. Know your risk. On average, men should check with their doctor at age 50. Those with higher risk due to family history or ethnic origin should begin at 45—by age 40 if a close family member has had prostate cancer.

2. No excuses! Don’t avoid early detection testing. Simple, digital tests, such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, are the most common forms of screening today.

3. Don’t wait. The later prostate cancer is found, the lower the survival rate. According to the National Cancer Institute the survival rate for men with cancer contained just to the prostate is nearly 100 percent. This rate drops to just 29 percent once the cancer has spread.

CycleBar has opened its first Georgia location in Dunwoody. The indoor cycling studio features high-energy classes and various amenities, such as complimentary fresh fruit, enhanced water and aromatherapy for guests post-ride. The company plans to open additional locations in East Cobb, Vinings and West Midtown throughout 2016 and early 2017. dunwoody.cyclebar.com

Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH) is now using the Affirm 3D biopsy system to target and sample breast lesions that may not have been detected on 2D mammography systems. The new system utilizes 3D tomosynthesis technology to diagnose more breast cancers than traditional mammography systems and reduce patient call-backs for non-cancerous findings. emory.edu

After nearly nine years of transforming hair in Roswell, Aura Hair and Makeup moves to Sandy Springs this summer. Featuring a one-of-a-kind Redken color bar used to create over 500 customized hair-color combinations, the salon will have 16 stylists and 10 master stylists on hand to offer full cut, color and styling services for both men and women. aurahm.com

Burke Robinson, MD, FPS, owner of Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery is pleased to announce the newest member to the team: Michelle Giglio, PA-C, Advanced Aesthetic Injector. Michelle is recognized as a national trainer for both Allergan and Galderma Aesthetics and is known for her cosmetic artistry. robinsonfps.com

Atlanta Oncology Associates congratulates Dr. Mark McCord andDr. Erich Randolph for their receipt of 2016 Top DoctorAtlanta Award in the field of radiation oncology by the physician-led research team of Castle Connolly. Based on peer nominations, the Castle Connolly Top Doctor selection process reflects the evaluation of those outstanding in medical specialties. atlantaoncology.com

Dr. Scott Miller, from Georgia Urology, answers a reader’s question about water intake.

I’ve heard that people should drink eight glasses of water per day. Is that true?

Even in Georgia – part of the “kidney stone belt” – 64 ounces of water (eight 8 oz. glasses) is usually beyond the amount needed for kidney stone prevention and overall health. The best indicator is the appearance of your urine: with the exception of your first morning urination, your urine should always appear very dilute or pale yellow. Of course, you should drink more fluids during times of exercise or heat exposure.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, and one in six American men will be diagnosed in his lifetime. Despite those scary statistics, prostate cancer has an extremely high cure rate if detected early. The missing link? Awareness.

It’s so wonderful to see everyone come together during October to wear pink ribbons and talk about breast cancer. Even pro football teams are sporting ribbons on their helmets. Now that it’s November, we need to extend that same widespread awareness to diseases that are equally devastating to men. We wear pink to promote women’s health, and in November we’ll dash with a ‘stache for men’s health!

The moustaches-in-November idea originally began in Australia with the movement called Movember, which has spread worldwide. Men begin growing moustaches on November 1 to become walking billboards for men’s health issues. Movember is the inspiration for the first annual Moustache Dash, our race on November 9. Partnering with sponsors Georgia Urology and Big Peach Running Stores, we invite you to come out to Town Brookhaven and join in the moustache fun. Men are encouraged to grow their own, and everyone is welcome to the free, stick-on ‘staches that will be provided. Face painters and temporary tattoos will also be available on race day, so you’ll have plenty of options to show off your Movember spirit.

The day includes a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, and in addition to moustaches, participants will get long-sleeved T-shirts, awards for the winners in each age group, and the chance to compete in the moustache contest. The categories are Best Real Moustache, Best Faux Moustache, and Most Spirited Moustache Dash Team, so don’t be afraid to get into the moustache theme! Use #MoustacheDash to tag your race-day photos on Facebook and Twitter to help spread the word about this fun event.

At the end of the day, we hope moustaches will be an instant reminder for everyone who sees them: a reminder for men to get tested, a reminder for women to support the men they love, and a reminder for all of us to unite in spreading awareness.

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Scott Miller, MD of Georgia Urology: Even in Georgia—part of the “kidney stone belt”—64 ounces of water (eight 8 oz. glasses) is usually beyond the amount needed for kidney stone prevention and overall health. The best indicator is the appearance of your urine. With the exception of your first morning urination, your urine should always appear very dilute or pale yellow. Of course, you should drink more fluids during times of exercise or heat exposure.